How to Practice Golf: Stop Wasting Your Time at the Driving Range

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3 жыл бұрын

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@toddles41 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Up until watching your video I never realized that my range sessions (especially yesterday's) were mostly block practice. I also realized by watching you that I tend to speed up my range sessions and not go through my full shot routine when going through the various clubs in my bag. This translates to rounds with a mixture of good and bad mechanics. I have a tournament on Saturday and will incorporate what I've picked up from here. Thank you!

@bl1373 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos, which I just picked up starting yesterday. It's amazing to have such a genuine and honest feedback. Especially what going on in your mind that you are willing to share. They give plenty of insights and are fun to watch.

@TeeTiz 2 жыл бұрын

As a learner, this probably the best golf video I’ve ever come across. Thank you so much!

@tasker1986 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips Gen, thank you very much. I never thought of the 14 drives tip! Off to the range!

@klaymoon1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a beautiful driving range!

@SehdudeYoon 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to hear! Thanks Gen!!!

@petekhauv2476 3 жыл бұрын

Your swings are precise and smooth, thanks for doing the training videos.

@hoselpalooza1254 3 жыл бұрын

8:11 i really like this challenge, thank you for sharing! definitely going to incorporate this into my practice routine :)

@jeffcella9019 3 жыл бұрын

Gen, 5 ⭐️ video! I really like the 14 drives & visually making a realistic fairway on the range.. honestly everything you covered in video is solid advice to take to the range. Thanks for sharing with all of us! 👍

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Glad you think so! ☺️

@ryanzervakos9939 3 жыл бұрын

Really great tips! I'm going to use these on my next range session. BTW, I picked up the training ball too. I may not play like you but I can imitate what you do! :)

@anthonygarton3083 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this vlog, especially the focus on purpose. Love my driving range work too. I do need to get there more often🙂

@nldmaster 2 жыл бұрын

I love your swing. It is so fundamentally sound and you are so strong through the ball. Great to watch.

@ianyee88 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to break down your practice. Would def try it out and I think as a beginner golfer it'll be a fun way to keep myself motivated to keep going!

@Jimtoledo 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute gem of a video!❤

@fernandoxpalos21 3 жыл бұрын

Howdy from Texas! That was a great into for this video. I see this a lot when I go to the range and see people practice with out a purpose. Additionally, I also notice people don't hydrate or eat during their practice to keep up their energy levels. Random practice is phenomenal! For random practice, I usually bring out a yardage book for a course that I am going to play on the weekend and "play the course" to prepare for the weekend. I really enjoy your practical approach to golf and the recent changes in your videos. Keep it going!

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Howdy!! Thank you! And yes you’re right, nutrition and hydration is important as well, for the course and for practice! Good advice!

@davidcavon637 3 жыл бұрын

Another nice video Gen, lots to take away. Thanks!

@marknicholson235 3 жыл бұрын

I usually try and go to the practice range twice a week, some great tips and advice that i can work on in the coming months👍

@suecobandito8954 3 жыл бұрын

I warm up with wedges, move to longer irons, then woods. Warm down with wedges again. I hit into a net so I have to use my imagination. Also I like the way you use a foot and the driver to tee it up. Never seen that move-great!

@ajitbhakta7723 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gen , just joined your channel first of all thank you , I mean thank you for making the effort to share all this footage it takes effort and consideration to put it all together for us viewers to understand your game and learn from your experience, keep up the great work , beautiful swing and surely success has brought you this far , consider your blessings and see you picking up the fat cheques , ohh yea hugs to dad for being there that's awesome .

@TheMcfreeze 3 жыл бұрын

These vlogs are great. I think people can learn so much from what you experience

@DamiArmyCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Gen. Great practice advice. By the way, cute outfit. 😍

@michaelg7904 3 жыл бұрын

For me, the best way to use a driving range is to start with my wedges, ending with the driver, using every club in my bag. (This helps decrease the risk of injury as I'm not a young man anymore.) While I do that, I seek to hit distance and spot targets. I use what is the most natural swing for me and I find what is most natural becomes most playable. Trying to be someone else never works over the long haul and takes more energy and thought when things get a little off. It's good to take some instruction and make it your own. God bless!

@arnoldchen1230 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Gen. I find that when improving your swing (with a coach), the hardest part when practicing is making sure you are doing the correct move without the coach watching your swing. I recently bought a camera stand and will hit 4 balls then record the 5th. It's a slow process but my brain thinks I made the swing change but the video will show that I didn't.

@ligaaaaaaaaaaa 3 жыл бұрын

you're spot on. It's nice that you've got to mentally challenge yourself to get the moves correctly all by yourself tho

@randallsguaranteedsold6361 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and the real challenge IMO is all that time your practicing you could be grooving a mistake. Ultimately the proof on your practice is on the course, and related results. Again, I do not profess to be an expert (“see” my golf game) But, I think doing a lesson or two is helpful…and very important, directly after that lesson grab a bucket (or basket!) and try to groove that lesson right away while it is fresh in your mind/body.

@richards733 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your videos & their terrific ! Keep it up. Im now a subscriber

@stienwong 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks! Based on one of your previous vids, I bought the Stryker ball a few weeks ago. Not easy to use but arm structure is vastly improved. Thx Gen

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes it’s definitely not as easy as it looks! Haha

@brocklanders1984 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video. So unusual to find a video that has universal value not just ‘anti-slice’ for hackers. Great content!

@suzettedunn7037 3 жыл бұрын

thank you Gen...I learned so much!

@golfcon 2 жыл бұрын

Good connection drill to sync up body and arms and good width/ extension…very nice

@davidc5553 3 жыл бұрын

I like drills where I am imagining being on a Par 4 or Par 5 hole that I am familiar with. For example, imagining a P5, I will have my Driver, #4 hybrid and 9 iron out of the bag and waiting. I get ONE ball for each club and after hitting all three shots I try to determine if I made it to the green in regulation based upon distance and accuracy of each shot. I go through this routine 10 times to determine how often (%) I make GIR. Works for me!

@MrGaryCampanella 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right! Practice itself needs a goal.

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Just like everything else in life, should be done with a purpose! ☺️

@redrider8036 3 жыл бұрын

Always great info!

@DonYang73 3 жыл бұрын

What a steady swing! Nice

@kcsunshine3659 3 жыл бұрын

This driving range has smart land utilization. Probably growing some fish or prawn in the pond as well ha ha. Anyway the content of video is excellent. Thanks.

@MrBillSabre 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite challenge is to try to hit the guy in the tractor with my five iron. Actually has benefits on the course and after a long session breaks the monotony. Another great vid.

@benmoore3092 3 жыл бұрын

great vid. I need to get be more strategic when I go to range but I get lost trying to figure that out. Thanks for info. I will use this advice.

@haseefhandsome 3 жыл бұрын

nice vid, all the best Gen !!

@markpearson5284 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice. As a golf nut living in a northern climate 5 to 6 month layoff is not unusual. Your advice is essential when starting to hit balls again, waiting for courses to open.

@goduxunike 3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I decided to warm up at the driving range and it made me feel so frustrated. Everything felt better when I went to the compact course. I started two weeks ago and golf is fun!

@daveyfour99 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gen... Thanks to you I will probably waste most of my time at the range next time just trying to tee up the ball only using my foot and the club. It cant be as easy as you made it look. 😄

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

HAHA how does nobody do this?? I've done this since I was a child 😂😂

@robinyau6431 3 жыл бұрын

I am doing the same, too lazy to bend down to pick the balls

@goutfromfriedokra7099 3 жыл бұрын

@@GenevieveLingGolf why do u have a cooking pan tied around your neck?

@geoff7936 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never thought of doing this😂 will definitely try it next session

@theresabrummett3763 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your videos very much. Hello from Texas!

@ilyassapiyan3811 3 жыл бұрын

What I like to do is to play a game where I go through my home course in my head. So imagine I'm on the first hole and tee off. If my drive is good, I imagine how long I have to go in from the fairway and pick the right club. And the I move to the second hole. It's more time consuming as I have go change clubs and go through my pre shot routine. But it makes each shot more pressurized

@stuartcampbell4626 3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I do, except that I "play" 3-4 of my most well-known courses! It makes it fun: What course will I play today? It really does crank up the pressure, huh?!? Are you going to find that narrow fairway on hole 7? Will you avoid the water in front of the green on 10? 😉

@ilyassapiyan3811 3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartcampbell4626 exactly!

@benjbolivar4026 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Super helpful! :)

@cfrayre6572 3 жыл бұрын

Many good points given.

@DirtySanchez1973 3 жыл бұрын

I love how she twirls the club as she's stepping up to the ball

@earlblevins1284 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for discussing block practice and random practice.

@GamesFreezerUK 3 жыл бұрын

That driving range is amazing!!

@lumingxie7389 3 жыл бұрын

KDE in KL

@claudiomuller4637 3 жыл бұрын

What a move at 8:49 Smooth... :D

@DonYang73 3 жыл бұрын

we do this all the time since 25 yrs ago.......😃...thanks for appreciating ....😀

@PapaBean1214 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gen, I use the ball swing trainer at home on my off days. I have set routine of block and random practice range sessions. I discovered this about 2 years ago and has helped me lower strokes from 18 to 9 hdcp.

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Well done! 😊

@garyjohnson4503 3 жыл бұрын

I love that idea about the 14 drive challenge. And your complete pre shot routine before each shot makes complete sense. Duh???😎

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Haha seems obvious but many don’t do it! How do you expect to bring it to the course, if you’ve never brought it to the range! 😅

@dennisang5608 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great suggestions.

@tobybarker6808 2 жыл бұрын

This was great - thank you.

@dmb1995ta 2 жыл бұрын

Such a nice swing!

@rolandosantos6092 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks! 👍

@n2golf989 3 жыл бұрын

Great content Gen!!!

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

@randyo.6138 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice Gen, turns out that i've kind of been doing it right all along but didn't know it! 😀 Your range time looks very similar to what I do although my swing is nowhere near as elegant as yours, but I'm trying.

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Everybody’s different and as I said, everyone’s “perfect practice” might be different as well but making sure you do something with intention is important rather than just whacking balls out there! 😄

@deanf5524 3 жыл бұрын

The balls are floaters so they are easy to collect. Some ranges in Florida are like that. I don't know if this will help my range sessions but Gen is looking very cute AGAIN in her new outfits! All the best!

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! And haha thanks 😂

@davidwalters7867 Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! GBG NO EDITS.

@daksh17405 3 жыл бұрын

The aspect of perfect practice is very apt

@garyhovey9305 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have the ball and need to use it more. Looked like you were aiming at the person with the umbrella when hitting the hybrid🤣 btw....loving the new outfits! They looks super cute and comfortable.

@geoff7936 3 жыл бұрын

How big is the ball, and are there different sizes for different heights of player? I have a mini soccer ball so will try use that first and maybe spend the cash later

@TheBigBananaaa 3 жыл бұрын

I play 9 holes at my course as my practice 😝 the range is ok as a back up option 🤪 nothing can replace real grass and your golf ball 🤗

@stevecoffey4884 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like the course. Played 36 holes from 40 yards. Money

@stevencarrier5060 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I like to play a 2 ball scramble and have to play the worst ball. Makes sure I focus on both swings.

@ikhwanardyansyah7095 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevecoffey4884 can you explain it? You mean you only play short game?

@rajramjit1755 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevencarrier5060 This is something I might practice instead of playing the first ball wherever it goes.

@alldayrays7110 3 жыл бұрын

I grab an old scorecard out of my bag from a course I have played and play each hole as if I was there.

@beniteztheconman 3 жыл бұрын

This one sentence is 100x more useful than this entire blah video.

@tonyc1437 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, great advice ...

@axellina 3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised KZfaq push this video to me as I’ve never search golf related video here. And I’m really still learning and practicing to get my handicap now but due to COVID has been delay. Nice channel 👍🏻

@amolbook 3 жыл бұрын

Google (youtube) listens to your daily conversations, and if you talk about Golf, it will push one or two golf videos on youtube.. Try talking about something random and you will have related video in your feeds..

@Alex-ph9ls 3 жыл бұрын

Best part of the range " You hit in the shade "

@IrishDM 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@tedgerard333 3 жыл бұрын

hello Gen, new subscriber here. Seen you on Golf sidekicks channel, and really enjoyed watching you play.

@williamkiong1998 3 жыл бұрын

I think the feel from hitting balls on the driving range is quite different from what you would feel on the course (i.e. ball contact, different lies, stance). What's the best way to somehow align them?

@ac.4106 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice Gen. To add, it's beneficial to have a coach (a friend or pro) to tell you what's wrong so you can work those things. Half the time, hackers like myself is in the case where you don't know what you don't know.

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! And I’ve mentioned before having a coach is important because working on the RIGHT THINGS is important! Not even a friend I would say.. (unless the friend is qualified). Like they say, too many cooks spoil the soup!

@ac.4106 3 жыл бұрын

@@GenevieveLingGolf a friend because i can pay me over a beverage ;)

@isabellazhugolf5915 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! where to buy the hanging black ball? like that there is no need to pick up after dropping :)

@danielpan5147 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful swing...

@adamaceable 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice

@goforbirdies 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect swing! How many years have you been playing golf?

@derekmillar5173 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gen, another really helpful video which we can all take something away from. Would I be right in thinking that when you warm up on the range before a round that you would go up through your clubs (or every other club) hitting random targets with your pre-shot routine on each?

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

You mean before a normal round? Actually no! I do some block and random. A lot of just swinging at the beginning, just to get the body loose then perhaps a few to random spots and that’s about it!

@conureron3792 3 жыл бұрын

Just noticed, one of the ranges I go to just installed Toptracer technology. So that will help me with some challenges and games + data tracking. Can see my shot dispersal and learn more precisely how far I hit each club, etc.

@ayalarkin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@mrr4979 3 жыл бұрын

swing with the shadow is the best training!

@craig4811 2 жыл бұрын

Some of us, who pound lots of balls on the range, do have a purpose. Even if it's not apparent. It's making contact with the ball! ;)

@daksh17405 3 жыл бұрын

Great video...thanks

@FigGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the range tips! Would it be better to practice on the range 2 times for everyone one time I play on the course? I was an 18 handicap 2 years ago. I couldn’t play last year due to an injury and lock downs. I’m probably starting this year as maybe a 25 handicap since I haven’t really used my clubs other than practice swings and putts at home. Have a great day and thanks for your videos!

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

If you're just starting out again, honestly, I would spend some time at the range first, then maybe make your way out to a par 3 course, then play a proper nine then only a full round. Unless you just want to go out there and whack some because obviously nobody likes struggling on the golf course and range time is necessary (although many just want to play)!

@jollygolftrainingaids5958 3 жыл бұрын

well done!

@nathanhunzeker6033 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I am relatively new to golf...If I hit 14 in a row on the range, I only get good contact about 10 times, and it only goes where I thought I was aiming about 4-5 times. Would I benefit best from only doing block practice until I am more consistent hitting the ball?

@2smoulder 3 жыл бұрын

Aah, "perfect practice makes perfect" has been my mantra for years...;-)

@nothosaur 3 жыл бұрын

I think practice makes habit. It will be a good habit or a bad habit. But, only a habit.

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

No truer words 😉

@peterfinlan8159 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Can we get a link to this ball? Looks great at 'staying connected'. Would love to try it out :) All the best from, Sydney, Aus!

@tropictom5996 2 жыл бұрын

“I choose a target” Person in the distance walking with the umbrella suddenly starts feeling nervous.

@WillertMorris 2 жыл бұрын

I need to find a practice range as pretty as yours. Seriously, very good point to practice with a purpose..."perfect practice makes for perfect play"...well at least more enjoyable play.

@imm2b 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vlogs Gen! Where do you buy the practice ball hanging on the your neck? BTW, If you’re ever in Vietnam, I would love to take lessons from you through a round of golf.

@EdwinVancleef 2 жыл бұрын

I am also interested in the ball on the neck

@garymclaughin 2 жыл бұрын

I understand at my age just want to play. Couple times a week find a spot that I can get my direction correct. First time kept up with the rest but wouldn't do a side bet. Sawadee Khap.🤠👍

@KaydanAidan 2 жыл бұрын

good advice and sick driving range....I wonder how they get the balls out of the water

@ElRey_Congo 3 жыл бұрын

The toe tee up trick just blew my mind 🤯

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

I thought everyone did it 😂

@ElRey_Congo 3 жыл бұрын

@@GenevieveLingGolf , maybe you’re the first that I’ve noticed.... either way that’s yet another “tip” from you going into the ol golf bag. Keep up the great work and best of luck in the tour, we all know you’re going to kill it!!!

@rajramjit1755 3 жыл бұрын

I know...I was impressed too!

@ron88303 2 жыл бұрын

A better way to put it; practice makes permanent.

@TeamHomewardFound 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to golf and everyone is saying I'm having a lot of success, but I feel like I'm sooooooo bad. Idk. Thanks for sharing this.

@Saya_adawang 3 жыл бұрын

Kde driving range is amazing..

@Murph_. 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever decide to become a coach, I'd love the chance to hire you. I saw this video earlier, and it has changed the way I look at my range days. Thanks!!

@Taco785 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Will try the 14 shot challenge but I’m worried of the outcome!

@GenevieveLingGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry about the outcome! Even if you get 1/14 that means you can keep improving and set a new goal everyday ☺️

@geoff7936 3 жыл бұрын

It’s like Japanese archery. When practising they don’t care about the outcome. Instead it’s all about your form and your mindset. The accuracy will come as a result

@miltonkeyneshospital-ji5bx Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful range. How do they recover the balls?

@georgefisher8610 3 жыл бұрын

I've learned more with this vid than with 100 hours on the p-range. Where do I pay for this instruction, sensei?

@FullSlice 3 жыл бұрын

i watch your videos at 25% speed to analyze your swing ( so clean) but its hard to concentrate because im also trying to listen to you at the same time. haha

@cheqaba4069 3 жыл бұрын

good advise

@Pbgarcol 3 жыл бұрын

Wasted so many years with "block practice", with great success : my flaws were perfectly grooved. Took then a couple of years to get rid of the flaws with a good pro. Practice without knowing what you do is a complete waste of time, and its ruins the fun of the game.

@jeanpaulfelix4095 3 жыл бұрын

i dont see it thank way. try to touch elbows. tuck right elbow against body. relax forearms. Fire.